Climate Comfort Score
79/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 74°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Winter Haven, FL Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 74°F
- Avg annual temp
- 79/100
- Comfort score
- 52.0"
- Annual precip
- -7d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Winter Haven
Winter Haven, Florida averages 74°F a year and scores 79/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 74°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 79/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 52.0"
- annual precipitation
- -7 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
74°F (23°C)
Avg High
84°F
Avg Low
65°F
Annual Precip
52.0"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
79/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
74°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
52.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Winter Haven) 79.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Winter Haven area.
How Winter Haven compares to every U.S. city
Winter Haven's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
79 Top 18% higher than 82% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Winter Haven
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Winter Haven captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| May | 89°F (32°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.9 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 8.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.9 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 8.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.4 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 6.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.1 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.8 |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.0"
8.2 days with precipitation
February 2.4"
7.7 days with precipitation
March 3.2"
7.1 days with precipitation
April 2.9"
5.7 days with precipitation
May 2.5"
6.9 days with precipitation
June 8.3"
15.3 days with precipitation
July 8.3"
16.8 days with precipitation
August 6.3"
16.4 days with precipitation
September 7.3"
14.3 days with precipitation
October 3.0"
8.8 days with precipitation
November 2.1"
5.6 days with precipitation
December 3.0"
7.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
-7 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
368
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,755
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Winter Haven's climate means for you
Winter Haven runs 74°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about -7 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 368 heating and 3,755 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Winter Haven, FL
Winter Haven, Florida runs an annual average of 74°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 84°F to a mean daily low of 65°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00089707, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Winter Haven averages 52.0 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages -7 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 16 and the first fall freeze near January 9. Turning to energy use, 368 heating degree days and 3,755 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Winter Haven scores 79/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings August-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Winter Haven, FL? ▼
The average annual temperature in Winter Haven, Florida is 74°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 52°F (11°C).
How much rain does Winter Haven get? ▼
Winter Haven receives 52.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Winter Haven? ▼
Winter Haven has a climate comfort score of 79/100 (Good), milder than 82% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Winter Haven? ▼
Winter Haven has approximately -7 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 16 and the first fall freeze around January 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Winter Haven? ▼
Winter Haven has 368 heating degree days and 3,755 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Winter Haven climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00089707 near Winter Haven.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00089707. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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